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Please Be Advised: New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are not permitted.


WESTCOTT BEACH STATE PARK, NY

Westcott Beach State Park is a popular day-use and camping park on Lake Ontario, with rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay. A spectacular view of Lake Ontario can be seen from the overlook near the plateau camping area. A small marina is ...
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Back 10, Triangle
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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6
20 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Back 10, Triangle
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

Description

Westcott Beach State Park is a popular day-use and camping park on Lake Ontario, with rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay. A spectacular view of Lake Ontario can be seen from the overlook near the plateau camping area. A small marina is adjacent to the long, sandy beach, to accommodate anglers interested in Lake Ontario's excellent black bass fishing. The park also has a children's playground, picnic areas, and hiking trails that do double duty in winter for cross-country skiing.

Geography:

Westcott Beach State Park is a state park in Jefferson County, located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, in the Town of Henderson.

Recreation:

Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy beach swimming, boating, children's recreation programs, fishing, hiking, hunting, picnicking, group camping, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Facilities:

The park's many amenities include individual campsites, 8 full-service cottages, a group campsite, pavilion, picnic areas, reservable picnic areas with canopies, a playground, and showers. Additional amenities include a beach, a boat launch site, dockage, a dumping station, and playing fields. Most facilities are handicapped-accessible.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby state parks include Southwick Beach State Park, Long Point State Park, Selkirk Shores State Park, Burnham Point State Park, Whetstone Gulf State Park and Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site.

Booking Window

Campsite

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Wed Dec 18 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Cottage

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Wed Dec 18 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Pavilion

Thu Mar 21 2024 - Tue Feb 18 2025

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Westcott Beach State Park - 2023 Camping Season:
  • Campsites: Friday, May 19, 2023 - Sunday, September 3, 2023
  • Plateau Loop: Friday, May 19, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
  • Cottages: Friday, May 19, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
  • Westcott Beach State Park - 2024 Camping Season:
  • Campsites: Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, September 1, 2024
  • Plateau Loop: Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • Cottages: Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024


  • Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Baseball/Softball
    • Basketball Net/Court
    • Biking
    • Bird Watching
    • Boat Launch
    • Boating
    • Canoeing
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Dump Station
    • Fishing
    • Group Camping
    • Handicap Access
    • Hiking
    • Horseshoe Pitching
    • Hunting
    • Parking
    • Picnic Tables
    • Picnicking
    • Playground
    • Powerboating
    • Recreation Programs
    • Restroom
    • Sail Boarding
    • Sail Boating
    • Showers
    • Swimming - Beach
    • Volleyball
    • Water Fillup Station
    • Water Skiing
    Within 10 Miles
    • Antiquing
    • Boat Rental
    • Convenience Store
    • First Aid Station
    • Golfing
    • Historic Sites
    • Museum
    • Rafting
    • Restaurant
    • Shopping
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    43.89694, -76.11389
    43°53'49"N, 76°6'50"W

    The park is located off Route 3, three miles west of Sackets Harbor, at Henderson Bay. 315-646-2239
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    WESTCOTT BEACH STATE PARK
    12224 NYS RT.3
    SACKETS HARBOR  NY  13685
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (315)646-2239
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